Plots(1)
Shinbei is exiled from his clan for investigating its activities too closely. Eight years later, when Shinbei’s dying wife pleads with him to go to help his former best friend, Umeme, he returns to the clan. Infighting has produced turmoil within the clan, allowing Shinbei to discover the truth behind incidents involving his wife and his friend. Confronting Umeme, he understands the reason for his wife’s last wish. (Montreal World Film Festival)
(more)Cast
岡田准一
Japan
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Romantic Prelude (2009)
Insight Into the Universe (2012)
From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
黒木華
Japan
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Hidetoshi Nishijima
Japan
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Hirofumi Arai
Japan
Best movies:
Confessions (2010)
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Kyoko Yoshine
Japan
Kumiko Aso
Japan
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Wolf Children (2012)
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Sosuke Ikematsu
Japan
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Junko Fuji
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Dai Watanabe
Japan
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Taro Suruga
Japan
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Eiji Okuda
Japan
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Rurouni Kenshin (2012)
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Naoto Ogata
Japan
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